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Burkland Family History

Burkland Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Björklund and Norwegian Bjørklund (see Bjorklund).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burkland family from?

You can see how Burkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Burkland families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Burkland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burkland families in 1891.
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What did your Burkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agents Aut Fitter Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burkland. 100% of Burkland men worked as an Agents Aut Fitter Manager and 100% of Burkland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agents Aut Fitter Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Burkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 540 immigration records available for the last name Burkland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 639 military records available for the last name Burkland. For the veterans among your Burkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkland lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Burkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Burkland in 1950 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burkland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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